Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

Seeing him like this, my intuition told me.

I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as I thought.

But no matter what, Rudeus wouldn't harm me.

In short, just go along with what he wants to do to avoid embarrassing him.

……

……

Afterwards, we all headed to the inn reserved for S-rank adventurers in the magical city of Sharia.

There are areas in Sharia specifically open to adventurers. Adventurers are the primary occupants of these areas, and the streets are filled with people dressed in rough attire. However, once you enter the inn reserved for S-rank adventurers, the atmosphere changes. Is it true that they are S-rank adventurers?

Oh, so that’s me too.

That's fine.

"Oh my, so the Asura Kingdom also has gardens in its palace?"

"Hmm, it sounds like the Kingdom of Ranoa is the same?"

"Yes! It seems like this is the same in every country! Hehe, how interesting!"

After approaching the hotel room.

I heard all kinds of meaningless conversations coming from the room.

Looking over the door curtain, you can see Ariel drinking tea with the royal family of Ranoa.

She looked to be around twelve years old, but I heard that the royal family only went on pilgrimages after reaching adulthood, so she was probably fifteen, but looked younger than her actual age.

I'm not a lolita fan, so I'm not interested in young women.

But that's not necessarily the case with Rudeus.

So I turned and looked at him.

"what happened?"

"Don't you want to take this opportunity to develop a relationship? The other person's figure is very much to your taste."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Sylphy is here too!"

Rudeus rolled his eyes.

Only then did I realize that there were two figures standing behind Ariel, namely the silent Fitz and the useless Luke. It seemed that they also came as Ariel's followers.

The former is a guardian sorcerer who can use magic without chanting.

The latter is the strongest intermediate guardian knight of the Sword God Stream in the Asura Kingdom.

Plus Rudeus and I.

Even if a demon king-level character suddenly appears, we should be able to repel them smoothly...

Is this lineup a bit exaggerated?

Just as I was thinking this, someone blocked Rudeus and me. It was a woman in knight attire.

"Who are you? Tell me your name!"

The female knight stood in front of Rudeus and me, raising her chin in question.

He looks very arrogant.

Rudeus bowed slightly.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Rudeus Greyrat. I've come to you today to serve as the Princess's guard. I hope you will be able to guide me."

"Is that the legendary S-rank adventurer, the magician who successfully conquered the transfer maze, Rudeus of the [Mill]? My apologies. So, who is this person next to you..."

"Ron, like him, is here to serve as a guard."

"Could it be that the dual-blade swordsman who once defeated S-rank monsters such as the Red Dragon and the Nine-Headed Dragon, defeated the Undead Demon King head-on and single-handedly, and was crowned a hero, has his internal organs torn apart..."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

I interrupted the female knight's next words with a violent cough.

seriously.

I don't want to hear that nickname anymore.

"I'm Knight Grace, please take care of me today."

The female knight put away her initial arrogance and welcomed us with great respect.

Seeing her attitude, I suddenly realized what was going on.

Both Rudeus and I have become famous in this land.

Before joining Ranoa Magic University, Rudeus and I were already S-rank adventurers, and we even defeated a red dragon that had escaped from the team, and our fame spread far and wide.

After entering school, he even defeated the Undead Demon King.

I also conquered the transfer maze some time ago. Both of these things are far beyond common sense.

Then again.

Heroes...

I didn't expect to actually hear this name from someone else.

When I challenged Badigondi before, although there was no winner in the end, Badigondi still declared me the winner.

Then he said I could call myself a hero.

At first I thought no one would take this seriously, but Badigondi's influence seems to be quite large, and the heroes recognized by him personally also have considerable value.

But now I am an immortal demon.

The hero turned out to be an undead demon.

It's so humorous.

……

Ariel continued chatting with the royal girl.

Rudeus and I stood behind the girl, and then Rudeus began to exchange glances with Sylphy who was standing opposite.

As a result, Luke and I could only stare at each other.

However, as a noble, Luke stood guard meticulously even in such an environment.

As expected, he is worthy of being the strongest intermediate swordsman of the Sword God Style in the Asura Kingdom.

It's too oily and spicy.

In comparison, my attitude is inevitably a bit casual. After all, I can't abide by the etiquette of this world like Rudeus. Now that there are no enemies attacking, let me relax a little.

Thinking of this, I prepared to go to the window seat, pretending to take a break but actually sneaking away.

But just as I walked to the window.

"How many times do I have to tell you!"

It was a somewhat familiar voice, clear, crisp, and without any hesitation.

"Isn't it time for you to understand things?"

"You want me to be sensible? Have you forgotten what happened last time? It was because those idiots only knew how to do unnecessary things that Tina and Melanie were almost killed! That's why I strongly oppose it!"

"It can't be helped. This is just that kind of commission."

"There's nothing I can do! Don't you care? Can you leave your back to that guy with unknown origins?"

"I don't want to hand it over to that kind of person either."

As the quarrel continued, two figures approached.

"Right! So instead of letting some weirdo join in, it would definitely be better if I were to take charge alone!"

The girl walking in front looked dissatisfied.

He walked into the room while muttering.

He holds a wand in his hand, and his job is probably a magician or a healer. He is about fifteen years old.

The hairstyle is twin ponytails.

So cute! There is no hairstyle in the world cuter than twintails. If I have the chance, I must let Nanaho wear twintails and appreciate her carefully.

And just when I was thinking this.

Another figure followed into the room.

"I don't think I'm strong enough to leave the rearguard to you alone... Or rather, if you want to be considered an expert, you need to be able to cooperate with anyone you encounter. After all, adventurers aren't meant to always team up with the same people."

A woman with short golden hair and holding a bow came into view.

In this world, bows and arrows are very rare weapons, even in the military they are very scarce.

And I only know one person who uses a bow.

"Sarah..."

I blurted out subconsciously.

"Well?"

The person whose name I called quickly turned around to look at me.

Then he was also stunned.

"Ron...?"

Sarah seemed to be in disbelief at seeing me here. She stopped and looked a little flustered, as if she didn't know what to say.

The girl with twin ponytails who was walking in front noticed something was wrong.

She looked at me, then at Sarah, and suddenly her eyes widened as if she had realized something.

"Hey, could it be that... you are Sarah's ex-boyfriend?!"

The girl with twintails pointed at me and shouted exaggeratedly.

What a sudden name.

Ex-boyfriend...

Do I really have the qualifications to call myself that?

As I was thinking about this.

Sarah quickly averted her gaze, grabbed the twin-tailed girl's arm, and forcibly dragged her into the room despite her objections.

I looked at the backs of the two people leaving and was speechless for a moment.

I just subconsciously reached into my inner pocket and tightly grasped the pair of white over-the-knee socks I always carry with me...

Chapter 101: A Meeting with Mixed Feelings

Joining us on the mission to protect the royal family is the S-rank adventure team [Amazones ACE] active in the northern continent.

This team is composed entirely of women, which is quite rare. After all, for most adventurers, strength is more important than gender, and it is difficult to go far if you are picky.

However, it is precisely because of this that [Amazones ACE] was able to successfully accept this royal guard mission.

After all, the royal family is composed of women, and it is not good for them to mix with men.

In short, each has its pros and cons.

Then again.

After not seeing her for several years, Sarah has changed a lot.

I have always felt that she is the kind of person who is decisive and resolute. It has not changed now, but she has a little more latitude of a senior than before. Unknowingly, she has become an experienced senior.